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Change agent - ANSWER-One who initiates a change effort.
Crisis change - ANSWER-A type of change triggered by a crisis.
Diffusion of Innovation Theory - ANSWER-A model developed by Everett Rogers that
seeks to analyze why and how innovations gain popularity.
Evolutionary change - ANSWER-A type of change that occurs incrementally.
Trigger event - ANSWER-An occurrence that itself results in the risk event happening.
Discriptive change models - ANSWER-A category of change models used for trying to
understand what is going on in an organization.
Lewin's Model of Change - ANSWER-A descriptive change model based on three steps:
"unfreezing," "changing" and "refreezing."
Schema - ANSWER-An organized pattern of thought or behavior.
Reactive change - ANSWER-A type of change triggered by external factors.
Anticipatory change - ANSWER-A type of change that can be recognized in advance.
Contingency planning - ANSWER-Planning for the response to situations that may
occur such as emergencies or setbacks.
Revolutionary change - ANSWER-A type of change that challenges the established
order in fundamental ways.
Prescriptive change models - ANSWER-A category of change models used for
developing a step-by-step process for change.
Kotter's Process for Change - ANSWER-A change model that begins with establishing
urgency and that emphasizes communication and coalition-building.
Christensen's Disruptive Innovation Model - ANSWER-A model that looks at the impact
on organizations and industries of disruptive technological innovation.